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5.0 out of 5

"The facility was nice and checkin a snap. Rooms were spacious compared to many in Japan. Breakfast was well worth the cost. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 15 Oct 2023

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Hotel Description

Hotel near Kyoto Aquarium in Kyoto

Heart of Kyoto

Within a 10-minute walk of this Central Kyoto hotel, you'll find Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kawaramachi Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Multiple dining options

This hotel features 6 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and free internet in public areas. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free self parking.

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
CA $98* Per night/room 6 May - 7 May

Japanese style Room Non-smoking

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.Futon Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Suite Twin Run of House [Room Type or Size will be assigned upon arrival]

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive floor Small Double Room, Non Smoking (10th floor)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 12 Max

Standard Twin (Hollywood Twin), Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Guest reviews for RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Couples (2) Family (2)
5 out of 5
The facility was nice and checkin a snap. Rooms were spacious compared to many in Japan. Breakfast was well worth the cost.

Posted by on 15 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Close to Kyoto station, clean rooms helpful staff

Posted by on 8 Jul. 2023

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5 out of 5
There was a free shuttle bus to the Kyoto Station. It’s walkable, but in the cold, the shuttle bus was better.

Posted by on 27 Dec. 2021

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Property Features

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There are 6 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 489 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 6 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1969
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Kyoto Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto offers 489 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Down blanket
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Top of Kyoto - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Royal Ryuho - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Gourmand Tachibana - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

All Day Dining KAZA - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Tankuma Kitamise - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Children 4-12 years old are allowed in the pool for a fee of JPY 540 per person, per stay and must be accompanied by an adult.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

  • Children stay free
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Car not required
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free 5
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3200 per person
  • Facilities fee: JPY 1100 per person, per stay and includes use of: swimming pool; fitness facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Pool access available from 1:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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